Policy Officer

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term role: until 2 July 2026
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Policy Officer, Small Business Policy, this position provides authoritative policy support and advice on small businesses in Victoria. As a Policy Officer in Small Business and Employment, you'll be part of an energetic, agile team responsible for developing advice to Government to help Victoria's small businesses grow, invest, employ and export. 

Main accountabilities:

• Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level 
• Researches and develops recommendations in a specific field of expertise 
• Applies sound theoretical and practical expertise in development of policy options 

The Team

The position of Policy Officer forms a part of the Small Business and Employment branch within the Economic Policy, Programs and Services group.

Economic Policy, Programs and Services Group (EPPS) supports delivery of sustainable economic development and employment growth for Victoria. Small Business and Employment fosters economic growth and job creation in Victoria by helping prospective business owners, self-employed Victorians, and small and medium enterprises to thrive in an inclusive, fair and competitive business environment.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Policy Design and Development: Interprets and applies policies relevant to own work; Drafts policies and business cases using research skills and in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Influence and Persuasion: Consistently adapts the content, style, message or tone of a presentation to suit the audience and plans how to tackle objections; Applies own ideas by linking them to others' values, needs and goals. 
• Working Collaboratively: Builds a supportive and cooperative team environment; Engages other teams to share information in order to understand or respond to issues; Supports others in challenging situations. 

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Christena Singh, Policy Manager on 0422 400 707 or christena.singh@ecodev.vic.gov.au

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 22 April 2026.